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Phyllis Darkwa, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Phyllis is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Phyllis. View 41 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Connecticut, Washington, and 2 more

Recent reviews

Phyllis is an amazing person. She is kind, understanding, patient, and supportive. Anyone could benefit from the time spent talking with her. She's the best!!

Reviewed November 2023

She was wonderful to work with.

Reviewed November 2023

More about Phyllis

  • 6 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LMHC

My name is Phyllis, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience. My niches are anxiety, self-esteem issues, family-related, immigrant related and racial issues, trauma and other life issues, relationship issues.

In the first session, I start my process by giving a brief introduction about the therapeutic process and answering any questions you may have for me. I will then follow up with questions about your issues and explore more about your background. I also like exploring your strengths that can be beneficial to the therapeutic process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issues Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Multicultural concerns Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Phyllis Darkwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447628102.

  • LPC · Connecticut · 4427 · Expires December 2024
  • LMHC · Washington · LH 61225601 · Expires December 2025
  • LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00904700 · Expires November 2026
  • LPC · Texas · 92490 · Expires December 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Phyllis Darkwa

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

41 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Helpful Helped Great listener Easy Grateful Supportive Wonderful Easy to talk

Phyllis is an amazing person. She is kind, understanding, patient, and supportive. Anyone could benefit from the time spent talking with her. She's the best!!

Reviewed November 2023

She was wonderful to work with.

Reviewed November 2023

Phyllis is so relatable and simplifies these conversations. She’s great at what she does!

Reviewed September 2023

Phyllis is a WONDERFUL therapist. I am lucky to have been matched with her. She listens, but also provides advice when needed. She is solution focused which has been so helpful to mee even in the short time I have been speaking with her, I k ow I can trust her opinion and I always feel SO empowered at the end of our sessions. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed June 2023

Really enjoyed working with Phyllis. Felt seen and heard.

Reviewed June 2023

Great!

Reviewed April 2023

amazing

Reviewed February 2023

Informative and helpful, easy to talk to and open up in conversations, materials look and seem to be very helpful,.

Reviewed December 2022

Phyllis has helped me immensely over the past few months! She’s a great listener, easy to talk to, and gives me many tools to help me reach my goals. She gets down to the root cause of problems and anxieties and really helps me understand why I feel and act the way I do. Highly recommend!!

Reviewed December 2022

I’m only on my second section and so far everything has been wonderful and I look forward to talking to her each week !! I love that I can share what I’ve been thinking about and she offers additional insight . My favorite thing is that she’s not like overly clinical , I’ve not had a therapist before and was worried how that dynamic would feel . She has been great and is a real person living in this same real world . That may sound weird but I feared therapy was gonna feel like talking to a textbook.

Reviewed December 2022

While I can see how Phyllis can be a great fit for others, she was not a good fit for me.

Reviewed November 2022

Phyllis is always easy to talk to and engaging. I appreciate her calm demeanor and relaxed vibes.

Reviewed November 2022

Immediate comfort and confidence. I would recommend to anyone. I felt totally able to be me.

Reviewed November 2022

I appreciate everything that I’ve learned. I first opened this app with little hope of finding somebody to help get me out of a funk and teach me ways to help control, and recognize the emotions I’m feeling. This app has helped, Phyllis has helped. I am forever thankful.

Reviewed September 2022

She has been wonderful and supportive!

Reviewed July 2022

This is my first time seeking help for a therapist and I feel comfortable talking to Phyllis.

Reviewed April 2022

She is very helpful and supportive. She has great availability as well.

Reviewed April 2022

Phyllis is a great listener who validates my concerns and also challenges me when I have unhelpful thoughts. She has provided me with several resources to help me in my mental health journey like worksheets, grounding techniques, communication tips, and a meditation app. I feel so grateful to be matched with Phyllis and grateful to have signed up for betterhelp.

Reviewed March 2022

Phyllis has been a great match for me; she’s been flexible to the style of therapy I need, listens well and is respectful and tolerant in that I haven’t been to therapy before. I’m out few sessions so far she’s been direct but also calm matching the style I need a therapist! Thank you Phyllis.

Reviewed March 2022

they are really kind and listen to me

Reviewed March 2022

She is great, relatable, and understands my concerns

Reviewed February 2022

Phyllis Darkwa is a great listener. She makes me feel heard and supported.

Reviewed January 2022

Super helpful, educated, resourceful, and brought what I’ve been needing and not getting out of therapy. Also felt good to finally have a black woman as a therapist so I can be myself

Reviewed January 2022

Phyllis Darkwa is a Godsend. I reached out to her at a very tumultuous time in my life and even though we are only three sessions in I feel supported, listened to and like I am in good hands in regards to my mental health. I feel like she relates to me as a black woman, an educated woman, and as a woman who is trying to find her way. I appreciate her guidance through the therapeutic process and feel that I can be open, honest and vulnerable with her. I have ugly cried lol and her response was filled with empathy. Thank you Phyllis and Greater Help!

Reviewed December 2021

Phyllis has been fantastic to work with and I'm glad I took the step to message her! She's a fantastic active listener and has been such a huge help

Reviewed December 2021

I've had therapist in the past for various traumatic events in my life, that was then & this is now. Phillis is truly a Godsend! I'm so Blessed to have her as my therapist, I may start the session in tears, but by the time we're done, I always have a smile on my face & some joy in my heart

Reviewed December 2021

Phyllis does a great job of listening and identifying what problems I am experiencing. She also gives me actionable steps I can take immediately which I really find helpful. I would absolutely recommend Phyllis!

Reviewed November 2021

Phyllis is a great listener and action oriented. I feel heard when talking to her

Reviewed November 2021

For someone who was originally skeptical about counseling in general I’m happy I’ve decided to give it a try. I feel like I’m being heard and supported vs pitted for me that makes this process feel much more productive.

Reviewed November 2021

Talking with Phyllis has really opened my eyes to new wats of thinking and dealing with difficult situations.

Reviewed June 2021

Phyllis is so supportive and encouraging. She always provides advice that hits home!

Reviewed April 2021

Phyllis is a great listener and non judge mental I appreciate her feedback always!

Reviewed March 2021

Phyllis is such an incredible listener and is able to give advice without judgement and always has a resource to share that resonates perfectly! X

Reviewed January 2021

Phyllis was very helpful, attentive, kind, and easy to talk to despite the fact that I am typically shy and find it difficult to open up to new people. She helped me become stronger and more resilient through a very stressful and emotional time. I certainly looked forward to my sessions with her every week and I was grateful to have her in my life during this difficult time.

Reviewed December 2020

Phylis has helped me in so many ways. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2020

Amazing. Compassionate

Reviewed November 2020

Phyllis is an extremely kind and empathetic person. From the beginning of our conversations, she has been so responsive and present to what I have been going through. Phyllis goes the extra mile and devotes her full attention when in sessions. I would highly recommend Phyllis to anyone starting their self-love journey.

Reviewed November 2020

Very helpful listens and gives the best & honest answer. Does her best to help and even to open up if your a shy person or a person that just bottles things up!

Reviewed August 2020

Phyllis has an acute way of listening and providing feedback in a manner that is understandable. I appreciate that she is open and honest and would recommend her to others.

Reviewed July 2020

From the very first conversation we had I knew she was the right choice. She is very compassionate and she keeps checking up on me which I really appreciate. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed July 2020

Phyllis is a great counsellor and a great person. She has been so understanding of my worries and has not once made me feel inferior or silly for my concerns (this was a worry I had about telling people my troubles) She has taken the time to speak to me whenever I needed her and together we have begun to figure out where my issues lie and how I can try to move forward and retrain my brain. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to be guided by her.

Reviewed July 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Phyllis Darkwa offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Phyllis Darkwa works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Phyllis Darkwa speak?

Phyllis Darkwa speaks English.

How many years of experience does Phyllis Darkwa have?

Phyllis Darkwa has 6 years of experience.

Where is Phyllis Darkwa licensed to practice?

Phyllis Darkwa is licensed to practice in Connecticut, Washington, New Jersey, and Texas.

Does Phyllis Darkwa accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Phyllis Darkwa does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Phyllis Darkwa offer?

Phyllis Darkwa offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Phyllis Darkwa?

Phyllis Darkwa can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Phyllis Darkwa?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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